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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.22, 22,829.67 and 9,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.22, 22,829.67 and 9,092.22 is: 12,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.22 : 22,829.67 = 9,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.22/22,829.67 = 9,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.22x = 22,829.67 × 9,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.22x = 207,572,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,572,382.17/16,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.52

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